for fun

Idioms  

1. Also, in fun . As a joke, not seriously. For example, For fun the children told the teacher it was a holiday , or Their teasing was just in fun . [Mid-1800s]

2. for the fun of it ; for kicks . For pleasure or excitement. For example, He played basketball for the fun of it , or They drove around for hours, just for kicks . Also see for the hell of it .

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A: When I interview portfolio managers and ask them what they’ve been reading for fun, I always cringe when they recite a list of business books.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

But for many Clacton voters, the idea of backing Count Binface as a protest, or even just for fun, is no laughing matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, when he was their age, young Giles, nicknamed Ripper, terrorized London by summoning hell spawn for fun.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

Before last season, he said he played football for fun in South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

Yesterday Peter paid me a true compliment, and just for fun I’ll give you a rough idea of our conversation.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank